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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.23, 791.18 and 342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.23, 791.18 and 342.48 is: 512.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.23 : 791.18 = 342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.23/791.18 = 342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.23x = 791.18 × 342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.23x = 270,961.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,961.61/528.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.97

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